Express Yourself
Our program addresses this craft on many levels from beginners to folks who have approached this art form for years. Our teachers are skilled, experienced, and full of inspiration.
Why bother writing songs?
Creative expression is good for you and good for the universe. Expressing yourself musically and searching for your truths and motivations makes you a more compassionate person and pours positive energy back into the universe.
New to songwriting? Songwriting: Fundamentals is a great place to start.
Monday, Tuesday or Sunday with Charles Kim or Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Own the keys that will unlock the songs within you.
Location: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday, Tuesday or Sunday with Charles Kim or Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Expand the range of your self-expression through songs.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Sue offers this class when she is in town.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Wednesday with Daniel Connolly
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $12 ($10 members)
Give and get feedback on original music.
Location: Online
Tuesday with Bill Brickey
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
Saturday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.
Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.
Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.
$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)
$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)
$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)
8-week lessons: 04/24/2023 – 06/18/2023
Monday 03/20/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/03/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/05/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/19/2023 – 08/13/2023
Monday 05/15/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Tuesday 05/30/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 05/31/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/28/2023 – 10/22/2023
Monday 07/10/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/24/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/26/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/23/2023 – 12/17/2023
Monday 09/18/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/02/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/04/23: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Steve Dawson »
Guitar, Songwriting
Sue Demel »
Songwriting, Voice
Deanna Devore »
Guitar, Songwriting
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele (including Baritone), Mandolin
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Ensembles
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
